“Moved and carried, that the services of the Legislative Committee be paid for at $1.25 per day, and that the money be raised by subscription.
“Moved and carried, that the major and captains be instructed to enlist men to form companies of mounted riflemen.
“Moved and carried, that an additional constable and magistrate be chosen.
“Mr. Compo was chosen as an additional magistrate. Mr. Matthew was chosen as an additional constable.
“Moved and carried, that the Legislative Committee shall not sit over six days.
“The meeting was then adjourned.
“The question having arisen with regard to what time the newly-appointed officers should commence their duties, the meeting was again called to order, when it was moved and carried, that the old officers act till the laws are made and accepted, or until the next public meeting.
“Attest,
“G. W. Le Breton.”
It will be remembered by those present, that in the appointment of the members of the Legislative Committee, Rev. J. S. Griffin was named as one of the committee. I am not positive that Mr. Griffin was present, but I remember that his nomination was opposed, or any clergyman of any denomination having any thing to do with making laws for the settlers. It was stated as a reason, that their duties and calling were not such as qualified them to enact laws adapted to a promiscuous community; they, as a matter of conscience and duty to what they, as a general thing, considered higher laws, disqualified themselves to enter the halls of legislation as law-makers. Besides, the settlers had once placed it in their hands and requested them to aid in the enactment of suitable laws for the government and protection of the settlement. This request they had neglected and refused to comply with, and we had before us the example and influence of one who had openly opposed our effort. In placing upon this committee a reverend gentleman from one denomination, we, as a matter of courtesy, must do the same to another, and, as in the former case, we would be liable to be defeated. Mr. Griffin did not receive a single vote, without it was that of the Rev. Mr. Kone, from Clatsop, who, I think, was present.